Hump Day Giveaway - Majkatree

Happy Hump Day!

Today we've got a little somethin' somethin'
to help make your day a little more
ADORABLE!

Most of the people I feature here on Hump Day Giveaway are designers & shops I've personally made purchases from. It's pretty obvious one of these little beauties currently holds my cosmetics in style! In fact my cosmetic bag is cuter than my actual purse, thanks to Majkatree, Modern Hand Crafted Bags.

Not only is Dawn a mad woman on the sewing machine making bags, she now offers matching pillows and they are absolutely to die for! If that's not enough she's opened a second shop called Grunsugar, click here to check out her line of equally amazing wall art.

Today
Majkatree
wants to give you the chance to win
your very own
one of a kind,
modern,
handcrafted
RETRO COSMETIC POUCH


ENTERING IS EASY!

1. Go to Majkatree's shop - come back here and leave a comment telling us your favorite pattern or item. You may leave a bonus entry if you tell us a a new product or pattern you'd like to see in their lineup.

2. Become a fan of Majkatree on Facebook by clicking here. Then come back and leave a comment letting us know if you are a new fan or current fan.

3. Become a fan of InkSpot Workshop on Facebook by clicking here. Then come back and leave a comment letting us know if you are a new fan or current fan.

4. If you post this contest on your blog and/or Facebook Page you will automatically gain 5 extra entries. Please be sure to post your blog or Facebook link here so we may see your post.

* CONTEST OPEN TO WORLDWIDE RESIDENTS *
* WINNER WILL BE SELECTED USING RANDOM.ORG *
* WINNER WILL BE SELECTED AT MIDNIGHT (EST) OCT 8th *
* YOUR ENTRY IS YOUR COMMENT LEFT HERE *
* PLEASE BE SURE WE HAVE A WAY TO REACH YOU *
* ENTER AS MANY TIMES AS YOU'D LIKE *
* ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER MIDNIGHT-OCT 8th ARE VOID *
* WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED HERE ON MONDAY OCT 11th *

THANK YOU
and
GOOD LUCK

Ready for a new read?

So... a couple weeks ago I was at the hair salon getting the "natural" blonde put back into my hair:) For those of you with this same medical condition, you know how long this procedure can take and how important a good selection of magazines can become, right? Well that's when I discovered ReadyMade.

Wow! a magazine geared towards hand made items and businesses, how great is that? Not only do they have instructions for some really cool and useful DIY projects, they feature editorials from some of your favorite bloggers, such as Grace (who was kind enough to send me the name of this magazine because I didn't get a chance to steal it from the salon) from Design Sponge, just to give you one example.

As the story ends.... I now have another subscription to a great magazine I will probably only get a chance to read when my leaning tower of magazines topples:)

A Little Something For BFFs

There's a new Etsy shop on the map called Fire Daughter Clothing. Samya, the brainchild and designer behind this fun line of T-Shirts for girls of all ages, really has a knack for keeping the designs hip and retro.

I was first introduced to Fire Daughter T-Shirts by my own BFF who happens to be neighbors with Samya. Last June when my gal pals and I took our 40th birthday party trip, we all received these awesome "Peace, Love, Girlfriends" shirts. It really is unlike any other T-shirt I own, really soft and stretchy! Don't you just love the little rhinestones? They are now for sale in Samya's shop, just click here.

I was so inspired by this simple, fun, girly design that I just had to make them into note cards.


How fun is this shirt? Perfect for the new mommy or as a little treat for yourself

Be sure to visit Fire Daughter Clothing to see her complete line of adorable kid's T-Shirts with equally cute bling.

InkSpot Workshop Sightings

I'm so happy to announce the latest curated marketplace from Poppy Talk has launched. Recognize the gallery above? It is a Holiday and gift themed preview which just launched on Monday, be sure to check it out there are so many talented hand crafted artists with absolutely amazing items all in one place. I have found a few new favorites. You will be sure to find something for everyone on your list.

I'm so thrilled and encouraged by all of the positive press my new Holiday 2008 line has been getting. Not only have I had a few blog mentions, but 2 of my items shown above ( Vroom Note Card Set and Note Card Gift Box) were featured in Etsy's Card, Ribbon and Wrap, Holiday Gift Guide.

Thanks everyone! for your continued support of InkSpot Workshop. I so look forward to bringing forth even more fun paper goodies to make you smile, throughout 2009!!!!

i CANDY - 11th Edition

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This week I'm showing off artists from my own backyard {literally} here in Atlanta. Talk about i CANDY?? All 8 Etsy sellers featured will be participating in the First Annual Hand Crafted Fall Showcase, to be held in my backyard on Saturday, October 4th. If you live in the area or will be in town, please feel free to stop by, have a drink and do some pre-holiday shopping:)

Starting from the top L-R:

Vessels and Wares, Yours Truly, Easy Edges, Re-Paper, Luxe Design Workshop, Istanbul Designs, Jess Gonacha, The Funky Shack.

If you live in the area and are interested in participating in next year's Fall Showcase, drop me a line at inkspotworkshop {at} hotmail {dot} com

i CANDY - 6th Edition

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Ok, it's Wednesday, which means it's iCANDY day! enthusiastically brought to you by Inkspot Workshop {as always}

First up are these precious hand printed ribbons from Leili Laloo. Aren't they just adorable? I've contacted the artist to see if we can work on a collaborative project, utilizing some of my own designs on some ribbon for a few ideas I have in my head. I'll keep you posted. This artist also has great prints, check out her shop. Next are these unique pieces, reminding me of fresh picked berries, from tqb designs. All of her work is from circles and/or spheres, a girl after my own {heart} In the mood for journaling? how about these fabulous books from Peep Paper.

Enjoy! if you have any ideas for future iCANDY features, just drop me a line or place a post here. Thanks for visiting.